Summer Programmes
In this newsletter, we have shared some summer programmes or summer schools that you may consider. Do more researches before you apply the programmes as it will prove an impressive addition to your college application.
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Hong Kong Universities Application Important Deadlines
Please check the below for the Universities Admission Timeline for 2020 Intake.
Hong Kong Universities
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) Late Round Deadline: 31 March 2020 Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Application Deadline: 10 February 2020 Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) Extended Round Deadline: 29 May 2020 The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Late Round Deadline: 12 May 2020
Overseas Universities
Canada The University of British Columbia (UBC) Application Deadline: 15 January 2020 University of Toronto (U of T) Final Deadline: 10 January - 30 April 2020* *Please refer to: All Other Applicants to Full-Time Undergraduate Programs (International, OUAC 105, Internal Applications). For further details, please click here. McGill University (McGill) Application Deadline: 15 January 2020 For further details, please click here. University of Waterloo (Waterloo) Deadline for the below Programs: 31 January 2020 - Accounting and Financial Management - Faculty of Engineering programs, including Architecture - Faculty of Mathematics programs, including Computer Science - Condition Admission to Pharmacy Deadline for All Programs (excluding the above): 27 March 2020 For further details, please click here.
What's on in Hong Kong...
[New] Study Medicine (in English) in Europe
For the third year running, five world-ranked medical faculties from the Czech Republic are running their entrance exams in Hong Kong. This enables students from across Asia, South Asia and the Middle East to apply to multiple medical faculties and sit entrance exams and interviews without the
need to travel all the way to Europe on multiple occasions.
This webinar is open to students and parents and it will be held on Thursday 16th January at 5 pm. Some of the topics to be discussed include:
Charles University, Masaryk University and Palacky University
The curricula
Admission requirements
Application procedures
Tuition and living expenses
Entrance exams being held in Asia
Career opportunities
[New] University of Rochester Summer Pre-College Programs
The University welcomes international students to apply to the Pre-College Programs.
Students will join other high school students from around the world, fostering respect for
other cultures and introducing unique perspectives. Students can live on campus for a
month to complete a college class for credit or participate in our non-credit courses or
intensive studies in business, engineering, genetics, medicine, or pathology. Their
Pre-College Counselors are prepared to help you adjust to a new culture, environment,
and educational system.
Should you have any questions, please contact precollege@rochester.edu.
[New] Boston University Summer Term
Next year, Boston University is offering five pre-college programs for students to choose from. All five provide rigorous and collaborative college life experiences that will enable students to gain a strong sense of their personal and academic potential. 1) High School Honors
Here is a brief overview of their programs: http://www.bu.edu/summer/high-school-programs/
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact them at summerhs@bu.edu.
Jacobs University Summer Camp 2020
Jacobs University Summer Camp 2020 will take place between July 24 and August 1, 2020 on the Jacobs University Campus. This is a great opportunity for you to take a glimpse into what university life is like on an international campus.
Summer Camp 2020 participants will be able to attend a workshop in one of the following academic fields:
Social Sciences, Economics and Management
Mathematics and Physics
Energy, Resources and Technology
For more information, please visit the Summer Camp webpage below:
The deadline for submitting the application is Sunday, March 15, 2020. Decisions will be communicated on March 25, 2020.
The University of Sheffield - International Merit Scholarships
The University of Sheffield are delighted to be offering 50 International Undergraduate Merit Scholarships in 2020 worth 50% of the annual tuition fee for undergraduate degrees* commencing in September 2020. Students must hold an offer to study with the University before they can apply for the scholarship and as part of the application process will need to provide a personal essay and showcase a strong academic profile, applications are now open and close 4 May 2020.
*Some courses in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health are excluded. For full terms and conditions visit our website.
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Boston University Summer Term
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